It took me a little while in my adult life to learn that it's never up to someone else to make sure I have a good day. No one else is going to wake up and decide that for me. That is on me. Sure, I still stumble from time to time and just want... Continue Reading →
The mountain
"When you have questions, the mountain usually has the answers." I wrote the above this week while spending some time on my local mountain after struggling with some minor decisions. They were nothing major but sometimes when I don't get them out of my head, they continue to swirl and become bigger than they really... Continue Reading →
Free Range
We globally accept the importance of 'free range' for animals and their ideal health. For some reason the same isn't as accepted for us. We need 'free range' too.
Still
The longer we are still, the more aware we become.
Present in nature
Go for a decent sized hike and get a little exhausted. Sit down somewhere to rest and let the sun fall on your skin. Notice how it feels. What patches are warm? Which ones are still cool? Hear the noises. The birds chirping, the kangaroos bouncing, the wind in the trees. See the grass swaying... Continue Reading →
Presence and discomfort
Journal entry from the top of the mountain after my walk up: Morning walk at my local mountain to clear my mind and help me work through some of my most pressing thoughts. Nature has a special way of making everything else melt away so that I can be present. The sounds of the animals... Continue Reading →
Inspired Lion 